VA Caribbean Healthcare System

The mission of the Puerto Rico Blind Rehabilitation Center is to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services tailored to the Veteran’s individual needs and goals. The comprehensive program can consist of a regular program and/or computer access training program.  In order to meet the goals of the veteran served, we offer a variety of skill courses which are designed to help achieve a realistic level of independence as a person who is blind or has visual impairment. Since 1986 we have been committed to providing a therapeutic atmosphere where privacy, dignity, diversity, personal values and emotional needs are recognized and respected.

Spanish Informational Brochure and Manuals 

• Blind Rehab Service Program Information (Spanish) 
• BRC Education and Orientation Manual (Spanish) 

Blindness Organizations

• Blinded Veterans Association – National** 
• Blinded Veterans Association – Puerto Rico Regional Group** 

Accessibility and Training

• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Home Page* Puerto Rico Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Home Page (Spanish)** 
• Lighthouse for the Blind** 

Certifying Bodies, Professional Organizations and Accreditation

• Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)** 
• Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (AER)** 
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)** 
• The Joint Commission** 
• American Optometric Association**

Eye Condition Sites

• National Eye Institute* 
• Foundation Fighting Blindness** 
• Macular Degeneration Foundation**